Hey loves! The kids and I just got back from our Spring Break trip and I wanted to put together a round up of everything we did and some tips! We went on the Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean cruise for three nights that went to the Bahamas and Coco Cay. I feel like it was the perfect length of time for the kids…
Hey loves! St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend so I am rounding up some recipes I’ve made in previous years and ideas to celebrate! I’m going to a little celebration so I’m making some new recipes too! When I was growing up, my mom would decorate for every holiday and make fun meals and afternoon snacks for us! Those memories are so special to me…
Cheers to all my Swifties out there! The Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert goes live on Disney+ this weekend, so I wanted to share some easy cocktail recipes for each Era of her concert. My friend Molly and I made all these drinks and watched the concert together, and it was such a fun day! We definitely paced ourselves, taking breaks to chat in between…
Hi loves! I am so excited to be sharing my clean and decorate with me for this Valentine’s Day! To start out, I had to take down the last of the Christmas decor and then got busy cleaning! I used the Cap and Queen all my love scent – you can grab yours here! I found SO many cute things for decor this year. I…
Hey loves! Happy new year! As we are entering a new year I am really focusing on my overall wellness and what I’m eating is a huge part of that! Let’s prep some healthy, high-protein meals to get on the right track for 2024! I’m sharing three of my favorite recipes for a healthy meal prep as well as some other easy high protein ideas!…
If you're planning a mermaid-themed birthday party for one of your kiddos, this post is for you! I hope I never forget Presley's love of mermaids at this age, or how she calls it "My Little Mermaid" (like My Little Pony) - some days she seems so grown up, and then she says something to remind me how young and full of wonder she really…
Feeling good in your own skin is the best form of self care. I'm so excited to be working with Jane.com to share some seriously stunning celebrity-inspired outfit ideas that made me feel like a million bucks - but without spending a million bucks! Every piece that I chose today was incredibly affordable and beautiful quality, and I can't wait to hear what you guys…
I have the most adorable patriotic snack, appetizer, meal, and dessert recipes for you guys, ranging all the way from easy to extra! Hey, loves! I'm looking forward to this summer like I truly never have before - the kids are at such an incredible age right now where it feels like the world is our oyster. There are so many new things to try,…
Before I even begin to share about my personal breast augmentation journey, I need you to hear this message - no one needs to change anything about their physical appearance to be worthy of love and acceptance. I believe that if I had gotten this procedure done at a different time in my life, I would've thought it would solve all my problems. And ultimately,…
Hey, loves! It's Brianna here sharing all things Mother's Day! I'm a big believer in the Enneagram test - it's a really fun way not only to get to know others and what lights them up, but to get to know yourself! As moms, we spend so much time taking care of others that sometimes it's easy to lose yourself a bit. I can't tell…
I hope you've started your Monday off feeling motivated and ready to tackle anything this week throws at you! And if not, that's okay, too! It's never too late to turn it around. I've always shared motivational quotes on Mondays because it's been an important part of my personal routine for years. If you've been around for a while, you know that morning routine videos…
Can you feel it, loves? Spring is really and truly HERE. I'm trying to ignore the fact that the current warm spell is just the calm before a weekend of stormy weather. Instead, I'm dreaming up wardrobe choices for all my big summer plans. I'm so honored to have worked with Revolve this year to share some of my favorite ways to style both staple…
Happy Palm Sunday, Loves! Are you getting ready to start Spring Break? It is so needed! I'm ready to just soak in as much time with the kiddos as I possibly can and not have a ton of stuff on our schedule. It's the perfect excuse to slow down, remember why we celebrate Easter, and hold our families close. If you're looking for some recipe…
It's time! I loved having all of the bright and cheery green decor in my kitchen for St. Patrick's Day, but Easter is just the sweetest holiday for decor. Everything in my home is colorful, feminine, and of course, covered in little bunnies. It's hard not to be happy when you're looking at a bunny! I hope these Easter DIYs help you welcome Peter Cottontail…
Happy Spring, loves! Gosh, the seasonal depression has never been more real. It snowed here again last week, and everything has just been so gray and dreary. The only thing I'm holding onto is all the soft, sweet pops of Spring I have going on around the house. That and a daily dose of vitamin D (supplement form, since we can't seem to get the…
Happy St. Patrick's Day, loves! I hope you're finding all kinds of luck in this season as we inch closer and closer to Spring! It really does feel like we're all coming alive again. The stretch between Christmas and warmer weather seems so long. That's why making the most of every little holiday and reason to celebrate this time of year means so much. I…
For a while there, it felt like I was always on the move. I'm happiest when I'm traveling, but coming home means that I really get to slow down and take my time in the kitchen. I've been all about creating warm, feel-good meals. One of my favorite things that I've tried lately is this viral TikTok tomato soup. It's the perfect pick-me-up on these…
It's so easy to fall into a food rut. You find a handful of recipes that just work for your family, and by the third month of the year, you couldn't possibly cook them again. But it's kind of like cleaning someone else's house - it's always more fun and easy to pitch in at a friend's house than it is to tackle your own…
I feel so incredibly blessed not only to have gone on our second girls' trip to Disney, but to have friends who love this place just as much as I do! This time around, we stayed at the Contemporary Resort, where everything was Incredibles-themed.We stayed in the Garden View section, which had a gorgeous view of the beach. The room had so many adorable extra…
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Happy almost Spring, loves! I'm kind of willing Spring to happen over here in freezing cold Ohio. Since I've been on this Disney trip with my girl friends, getting a little taste of warmer weather down here in Florida, I'm so glad I chose to do all the decorating before I left.…
Hey, loves! Once I'm back from our upcoming girls' trip to Disney World later this month, I'm so excited to start filming Spring Cleaning and Organization videos for you guys! And of course, I'm pretty thrilled that I get to reap the benefits of my job after - having a clean and organized house! Seriously, I never take this for granted. Filming extreme cleaning and…
It's almost girls trip time! I've been looking forward to this trip that we have planned with Small World Vacations for months. Getting away with just my girlfriends is something that I've been prioritizing for my mental health in 2023. And let me tell you, it makes a huge impact! If you're a regular around here, you know that this isn't my first rodeo! I'm…
Hey, loves! I was just thinking, I'm pretty sure my favorite thing about the home renovations that I've been doing lately is that it makes the house such a clean slate for any decor that I want to do. I don't think I could ever be the kind of person who just leaves her home the same all year round - it's just not my…
Hey, loves! Today, I'm sharing a look at my morning routine as a solo mom of three, and it's a pretty unique perspective - I filmed a transition day, where the kids start the day with Adam and end it with me. Adjusting to a new routine post-divorce has come with a host of challenges, but I hope that sharing this video with you guys…
There's just something about January where it's a requirement that everyone in your house is going to get sick at least once, right? Now that I finally have all of us back up and running after a terrible stomach bug, there's nothing I want to do any more than just put myself together! Even if all I have time for is a quick makeup routine…
Happy Valentine's Day, loves! Deena and I are back with more printable Valentines to send to school with your kiddos, or to treat your neighbors and friends! If you missed it, we shared three less-sugary alternatives to your traditional candy Valentines, each with adorable printables that you can download for free! I hope you guys enjoy these printables just as much as Deena and I…
No Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Kids There’s nothing wrong with a little sugar, but a little variety never hurt anyone either! And with dietary restrictions, allergies, and the threat of a Hallmark holiday-induced sugar crash, moms could use a few candy-free ideas for the kids. My best friend Deena (@abcdeelearning) and I put together these printables to make it so easy for you…
Happy cookie season, loves! I hope your holidays have been absolutely magical so far, whether that means being a little extra or enjoying a simplified routine with your family. No matter how you do the holidays, you’re doing it right – as long as you’re with the people you love! If you’ve been following along on Instagram, we are finally back home and settling into…
Anyone who can handle a whole gaggle of children of the same age every single day for hours on end deserves… well, the world! So an Amazon gift card is really the very least we can do, especially when you consider that most teachers end up having to spend their own money on supplies for their classroom. If you’re able, I would always err on…
My happy place is a jam packed social schedule. I love to travel, I love to make little moments feel special with my family. And any excuse to dress up is alright by me! There are tons of opportunities to put that extra little something into your look this time of year (especially for me, since it’s my birth month!) so I’ve put together this…
Happy Holidays, loves! I’m just wrapping up packing all of our suitcases for Disney! I’m just ridiculously excited – if you recall, Hayden didn’t join us last time since he was too little for all the late night festivities at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween. Now, I get all my babies in the parks with me! When we get back from this trip to Disney, it’s going…
I hope you had the most incredible Thanksgiving ever! There’s something about Thanksgiving food that’s so much better the second (and third, maybe even fourth) time around. Nothing beats the Black Friday Melt, aka a grilled cheese with thinly sliced turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry jelly. YUM. But if you’re hosting for College Game Day or an NFL game this Sunday, this Thanksgiving…
The countdown to Christmastime at Disney is on! We’re just over a week away from our trip and I’m so excited to see all the decorations. Truly, nothing beats Disney at Christmas. All of the decor and the thought that goes into each parade, performance, and attraction is just unbelievably magical. Last year, we surprised the kids with a trip to Disney Land for Christmas!…
Happy Holidays, loves! The whole house is officially decorated for Christmas! And not only does everything feel so fresh and new in this house, but there is one room in particular that is brand new to us – HayHay’s room! This is the first year that I’ve gone all out and given his nursery a little Christmas spirit of its own. My little man is…
I’m grateful for all of you – and of course, for a pitcher of sangria shared amongst friends around this table! Last week, I hosted Friendsgiving at my place. It’s one of my favorite traditions this time of year, and truly feeds our souls just as much as it feeds our bellies. I couldn’t recommend it enough! And this time of year, my DMs start…
Merry Christmas, loves! I heard someone put it so perfectly the other day – Thanksgiving is a day. Christmas is a season. I’m so glad that we decorate and start celebrating this season earlier because it lets me slow down and soak in every part of it with my family. The decor is just the backdrop to what this season is all about. And this…
Hey, loves! It’s finally here! Welcome to the 2022 Christmas Clean and Decorate With Me! In the first of many holiday homemaking videos, I’m taking you through the Ohio house with me as we decorate head to toe in traditional red and green Christmas decor. And as always, I did my best to make sure that everything that I either recently purchased or knew would…
It’s happening! I have officially undecorated our house and packed all the Halloween decor up until fall of 2023. That happened fast, right? I’m very much enjoying the clean slate right now, especially since all the construction is almost done on our house! If you’re just catching up, I had new floors put in throughout, replacing the tile in the foyer and kitchen and the…
Hey, loves! This week has been packed to the brim as we launch full speed into my busiest time of year! My holiday homemaking and decorating videos are always the most fun to make, and lucky me – they’re your favorite, too! So much work goes into make these happen behind the scenes, so I have been slammed and trying to play catchup. I don’t…
Hey, loves! If you follow me over on Instagram, you know that I’ve been trying to stay on top of all of your questions by doing a Sunday Q&A every week. And this week, I got lots of requests for healthy and budget friendly meal ideas, plus how I stay on top of meal planning for the week. So let’s meal plan together for the…
Hey, loves! I've been so lucky to have taken my family to so many different Disney Parks since the kids were born. But I'd never been during the fall, so I can finally share all the details! Was Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween worth it? Absolutely yes! We planned a trip with Small World Vacations to spend spooky season in the parks, and it was…
Hey, loves! I so wish this blog post had smell-o-vision so I could breathe in all the yummy Thanksgiving food smells in this photo! Even though we're only halfway through October at the time I'm writing this, you guys know that I'm an over-preparer! I like to get ahead of the game so I can really sit back and soak in the family time when…
I'm knocking another trip off the bucket list - going to Disney for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween! I've had my fair share of DIsney trips, but this will be my first time seeing the fall decorations. I just love the warm, inviting atmosphere there this time of year. The Mickey pumpkins, the harvest decor. I can't get enough of it! I've been planning outfits for this…
From spooky sweets to lunch box treats, I've got you covered! Hey, loves, it's Brianna K, also known as Bits of Bri over on Instagram, here to share some of my favorite Halloween treats to kick spooky season into high gear! I know all of us mamas will be stealing Reese's cups and swapping out candy with the Sugar Fairy come November 1st, but until…
I feel like I might just be the luckiest girl in the world after this weekend! After all, not only did I hit the jackpot in being such good friends with someone like Chrissy, but she also invited me to be her hair model while representing Truss UK in London! Chrissy is a hair genius. I swear, every lock of hair she touches turns to…
Hey, loves! Happy Halloween! We've been decorated for a while but I realized today that I forgot to share all the photos from our Halloween decor over here on the blog! If you haven't already, check out my Halloween Clean and Decorate With Me video on YouTube here - we go not-too-spooky in this house for the kids, and everything is so fun! I added…
There's something about a piping hot bowl of Panera mac and cheese that just hits different this time of year. It tastes like home. So why not make it at home? You can enjoy all the delicious cheesiness from the comfort of your couch, wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket with your family. And I can't think of anything better than that! I find myself…
For a long time, I was the type to walk around the garden center, whispering apologies to plants as I carted them back to my house to wilt and die. Mums shivered at the sight of me! But this year, I vowed to listen to my mom and do everything I could to keep these babies alive. I may not have inherited her green thumb…
Tis the season... for football food! We're truly kicking off the most delicious time of year over here. If you can eat nothing but appetizers in front of the TV on a lazy Sunday afternoon, you're my kind of people! So put on your stretchy pants and get ready to chow down - no matter who you're rooting for, there's always a seat for you…
Fall is here! Bring on the leaves and the pumpkins! I'm so excited because it is time for the 2022 fall clean and decorate with me!…
Hey loves! Easter is only a few weeks away so I am sharing some really easy but super delicious recipes with you! This would be the perfect low-key Easter meal. If you’re having people over but don’t want to be prepping in the kitchen for hours, these are the recipes for you! CRISPY CHICKEN CASSEROLE Shred 1 pound cooked chicken breast Add a cup of…
Part one of the Spring Cleaning for 2022 is here! I hope you get tons of cleaning motivation in this extreme clean with me for Spring 2022! Doing a deep clean of my kitchen, bedding, mattresses, appliances, and more! Coming up in the next spring cleaning video will be deep clean of the bedrooms, bathrooms, windows, baseboards, and floors- so more homemaking and cleaning motivation…
Hey Loves! My name is Brianna and I’m a mom of three from Cleveland, Ohio and we recently moved to Hawaii! I’m so excited to share my new Valentine’s Day decor with you in today’s blog post. I’m also sharing some of my favorite decor from last year for even more inspiration! You can shop all of the decor below! Foyer Kid’s Room Kitchen Family…
Hey loves! It’s a new year and nothing gets me more excited than having a clean and organized space! I’m sharing some of my all time favorite home organization products for around the home! These are the best to keep everything easily organized. Click below to shop everything! Get my home organization products here: Here’s some of my favorite cleaning items too! You can also…
Hey loves! I don’t know about you, but I am SO excited for Christmas this year. Especially since I get to decorate our new house in Hawaii and make it really feel like home this holiday! I have already started gathering inspiration for decor and I thought I would share that with you in case you’re shopping too! Especially since retailers are expecting shortages in…
The 2021 Halloween Clean + Decorate with me is HERE!! Shop with me for 2021 fall decor, clean with me, and decorate with me! Plus I’m sharing a bath and body works fall candle haul! Then, come shop with me at Target for fall outfit ideas and fall decor in the Dollar Spot, Bath + Body Works, and TJ Maxx/Homegoods! I’ve also got a delicious…
Hey loves! Fall is right around the corner so I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes right now that are perfect during this transition into fall! Enjoy! BACON CHEDDAR RANCH POTATOES Potatoes Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese Bacon bits Ranch seasoning Oil Salt + Pepper Wash and dry potatoes and then slice two 1/4 inch thick Coat pan in oil Season both sides with ranch…
Hey loves! I’m sharing over 20 things that you can declutter toady! I feel like this is a really fast way to go around your house and find things that you can toss or donate. Getting rid of the physical declutter helps so much with the mental clutter and I feel so much more at peace. I hope it brings you some of that peace…
Hey loves! I just cannot believe school starts for us in less than 2 weeks!! I started getting the kids ready for back to school! Check out my *NEW* video here – it is full of how I prepare myself and the kiddos for the upcoming year! I am sharing 10 FREE ways to get organized, so make sure you grab your FREE back-to-school printables here to plan along with…
Hey loves! The Nordstrom anniversary sale is here and I am so excited to share with you some items! A lot of these are items I have and LOVE and some I have in my cart right now! I know The N sale can be really hyped up, but I’ve always found some really great pieces and Nordstrom’s return policy is so easy!! Everything you…
Hey loves! I’m sharing a new cook with me for summer! These recipes are perfect for the 4th of July and Team USA inspired dinner recipes. You can use these for your upcoming Summer BBQ or Olympics party. Here’s how I plan what to make and then I’ll walk you through my meal prep process! Don’t forget to grab your free printables here to get…
Hey loves! The 4th of July is right around the corner and I have three new recipes to share with you that are festive, fun and SO easy!!! You can also use these recipes during the Olympics when cheering for team USA! All-American Lemonade Fill your pitcher with ice Add 6 drops of blue food coloring Add a bottle of lemonade Slice up half a…
First and foremost, a huge thank you to Natalie Bennett for asking me to be part of a collaboration with a bunch of other amazing moms across YouTube and instagram for this collab where everyone is sharing the mistakes they have made as a mom, and lord knows I have made a TON! If you’re new here, I am a recovering perfectionist, and since becoming…
Hey loves! Mother’s Day is right around the corner so I’ve rounded up some of the best gifts to get for the Moms in your life. These are all items that I have and absolutely love! I know the special women in your life would love them too! Sending you all lots of love!…
Calling all Disney lovers! I’m fan girling over here because AJ from Disney Food Blog joined me on the podcast! You probably will recognize her upbeat voice from her very popular DFB guide YouTube channel, or maybe you’ve read her blog posts full of expert Disney advice, or you follow on Instagram @disneyfoodblog to learn the latest Disney news and updates! AJ helps us fans…
Hey loves! I’m so excited to share this post with you today! I asked you on Instagram and I went through all of my DMs and I’ve rounded up the most commonly requested items! Click the images of each item below to shop! CLOTHING ACCESSORIES BEAUTY CLEANING ITEMS HOME ITEMS KIDDOS RANDOM FAVORITES LATEST BLOG POSTS…
Hey loves! I’m sharing some of our recent favorite meals that are so easy to make and the whole family loves! HOMEMADE PIZZAS Ingredients: Tortillas Pizza sauce Mozzarella Cheese Seasonings Any other pizza toppings Directions: Coat your pan in nonstick spray and place a tortilla in pan and cook on both sides until it bubbles up and is brown. Once crispy transfer to baking sheet…
Hey loves! I’m sharing three fun and easy recipe ideas for Easter! Easter Bunny Dirt Cake The one I found on Pinterest used strawberry cake, so I’m using chocolate cake which totally looks like garden dirt! 1 box of cake mix and make according to directions on the box Use a 13×9 baking dish Melt white chocolate chips, stirring every 30-60 seconds Add orange food…
Hey loves! I’m sharing our current night time routine as a family of five with baby Hayden! Now that winter is in full swing here in Ohio, whenever we get the chance we like to get outside and get some fresh air! On the day I filmed this vlog we had just gotten a ton of snow so I took Landon and Presley outside and…
Hey loves! Today we are doing a huge toy room declutter and organization of our basement! I wanted to do this before Christmas and little babe’s arrival! We had a lot of work to do and the kid’s were so great and helped me clean up all of their toys and get them organized! Because there was so much to do I ended up doing…
Hey loves! I am SO excited to share with you how I plan and prep for a thanksgiving dinner! A lot of you are hosting your first Thanksgiving this year so I am showing you my step by step thanksgiving planning guide on how I get everything ready. I also made a free printable planning guide that you can get here! And you can see…
Could this be the last pregnancy update for little babe!? I don’t know. This is my 38 week pregnancy update! But I’m so excited. I feel like either way at this point. I’m just kind of like I’m open to whatever happens, maybe that’s a little bit of a lie. Maybe I do want a little bit more and spend with Landon and Presley and…
Hey Loves! So excited to share 2020 gift guides with you! I’ve started shopping early this year since shipping times are taking a bit longer, and since little babe’s arrival could be any day- I wanted to prepare a little bit earlier. So I wanted to share with you a bunch of the gifts that I’ve gotten. This is my gift guide for baby. These…
Hey Loves! So excited to share 2020 gift guide for kids with you! For the littles on your Christmas shopping list, I created a gift guide for kids based on the toys my kids play with the most, so you know all these gift for kids are a good investment. My son Landon is 5 and my daughter Presley is 3, so these are great…
Hey Loves! So excited to share this 2020 gift guide for teachers with you! Especially this year, our teachers have had to go above and beyond, and as a former teacher, I know I would have loved any of these gifts! I’ve started shopping early this year since shipping times are taking a bit longer, and since little babe’s arrival could be any day- I…
Hey loves! I am SO excited to share my Christmas decor with you today! I found a lot of great decor from Target, Walmart and Big Lots this year. I opted for the more traditional white red and green and I just love how everything turned out! This is just part one of my clean and decorate with me. Be sure you stay tuned for…
So excited to share 2020 gift guides with you! I’ve started shopping early this year since shipping times are taking a bit longer, and since little babe’s arrival could be any day- I wanted to prepare a little bit earlier. So I wanted to share with you a bunch of the gifts that I’ve gotten. I have also included some past gifts that our mine…
I know shopping for your man or the dudes in your life can be confusing, so I hope these gift ideas for him help you check off your list this year! Manscaping Kit- I know my man can be in the bathroom for hours when it’s manscaping day, haha. But when I showed him this manscaping kit, he thought it was a great gift idea.…
Hey! This is the 37 week pregnancy update! It feels insane to be saying 37 weeks and knowing baby literally going to be here any day now! It is also November First when I’m filming this. The fact that it is baby’s due date month is also just like shocking trying to let it all sink in. I feel like that’s not happening anytime soon.…
Hey loves! I’m so excited to share our Fall Tablescape for this year! I wanted to do a more rustic tablescape since we made thanksgiving dinner early since little babe is due right around Thanksgiving! You can shop my tablescape items here: If you are looking for the must haves for your tablescape, I love getting a table runner and running a festival fall garland…
Hey loves! Welcome to my 35 week pregnancy update. It is crazy. We are under a month until little babes due date when I’m filming. This baby is due November 22nd, and I feel way bigger than 35 weeks. If I’m being honest just comparing to Landon and Presley’s pregnancies, I don’t know if it’s just cuz they were not small, but 7 pounds 5…
Hey loves! I have started doing some Christmas decor shopping and I am so excited to share everything that I found with you! I went to Walmart and grabbed a few things, and then I also ordered some super cute stuff from Target and Big Lots! I’m also sharing with you my homemaking and decor tips below! Mark your calendar- November 2nd is the CHRISTMAS…
It’s here! My official Bits of Bri cookbook has arrived! In this cookbook, I share my favorite family recipes and drool-worthy food photos, all made with love from my kitchen to yours. From simple starters, family dinner ideas, traditional holiday meals, and delicious desserts, this cookbook is packed with yummy food and drink recipes that are sure to make you feel right at home. I’m…
Hey loves! With little babe’s arrival next month, I’ve been doing everything I can to make life just a little bit easier for all of us! One of the best things I’ve done is prep a ton of freezer meals! I’m sharing all of the recipes that I used to make these meals that will keep really well in the freezer. These will be so…
Hey loves! I cannot believe that little babe will be here next month! We are in full nesting mode over here and it’s been so fun getting everything ready! I am putting together all of my newborn must-haves! I also have a checklist as well that you can get here! It’s been a few years since we’ve had a newborn and there are so many…
Hey loves! Since we will be celebrating Halloween at home this year, I wanted to make it as fun as possible for the kiddos! I know a lot of you might be in the same boat as well, so I’m sharing some easy at home DIY party food! Spider Rolls For a fun Halloween breakfast, we’re making some spider rolls with store bought cinnamon rolls!…
Hey loves! With a lot of us celebrating Halloween at home this year, I still wanted to make it fun and memorable for the kiddos. We did an at-home game night and it was an absolute blast! Here are some of the games we played for our Halloween 2020 Ghostly Games! Mummy wrap Pumpkin bowling Haunted gingerbread house content Halloween bingo Door decorating contest Pumpkin…
Hey loves! We are going to continue tackling our ultimate Fall Cleaning checklist, if you haven’t grabbed yours yet, you can get it here! This will be full of cleaning motivation for you! Let’s get to cleaning! I started in the baby nursery, thanks to nesting I wanted to do a deep clean in here and I started off with my e-cloths and wipes down…
Hey loves! With only a few weeks until our due date, we are in major nesting mode over here! I’m sharing everything that I’ve packed for the hospital! You can sign up here to get your hospital bag checklist. Since this is my third delivery, I’m packing all of the essentials that I need to bring and some special things that helped me out a…
Hey loves! I can’t believe that Halloween is right around the corner! The kids absolutely love when the house is decorated and “spooky”, the kiddos stayed at my Grandma’s so I tried to get everything cleaned and decorated before they got home so they could be surprised with all of the spooky decor! I’m so excited to share our Halloween decor and a house tour!…
Hey loves! Here is our OFFICIAL gender neutral nursery reveal and tour! I am SO excited to share little babe’s nursery with you! I stuck with a neutral color palette as we do not know baby’s sex. I wanted a boho style, and this gender neutral nursery is my favorite nursery I’ve ever decorated! We also ripped out the carpet, and did the floors ourselves,…
Hey loves! Today I am doing an extreme cleaning motivation for fall! You can get your fall cleaning checklist to clean with me when you sign up on my site here! I’m doing a deep clean that I don’t usually do in my typical cleaning routine! You can also get all of my favorite cleaning products here! For a deep clean in the laundry room,…
Hey loves! I am bringing you some extreme garage organization inspiration today! Our garage was looking a little rough and I’m so excited with how this turned out, the before and afters were amazing! You can shop all of the items I used here: Adam and his sweet mom helped get our garage cleaned and organized. On day one they started by going through everything…
Hey loves! I’m sharing what our days and homeschool routine looks like this fall! Landon is in Kindergarten so I’m sharing how we’re doing that, as well as some lunch and meal ideas! I hope this helps you figure out what your new routine will be like for this fall! For breakfast we usually will just heat up some of the pancakes that I had…
I am testing out some cleaning supplies that I bought off of Amazon! I decided I’m going to go through each item to show you what each product looks like and then test it out! We’ll find out together if these Amazon products actually work! You can shop all of the items here: Dusting Mitts The first thing I’m so excited to try is these…
Hey loves! Today I’m sharing with you some super easy, but incredibly delicious fall recipes! These are great to meal prep as well! You can get the recipe cards sent straight to your inbox if you sign up here and see just exactly how I make them in this video. Enjoy! AUTUMN SAUSAGE SHEET PAN Ingredients ● Smoked turkey sausage● Sweet potatoes● Brussels sprouts● Red…
Hey loves! The 2020 fall decorate with me spectacular is here! I like to go a little extra over the top that just always been my personality it’s so that’s why this is a fall decor spectacular today! I hope that you enjoy all of the fall decor! Shop all of my fall decor here: Get ready for a fall mantel makeover! We’re going to…
Hey loves, this is my 24 week pregnancy update. I’m at 24 weeks and 6 days when I’m filming this so I think you’ll see this my next week 25 weeks but that’s what happens with baby number three and we went camping earlier this week. So I’m just playing catch up on everything. I’ve had so much work life home stuff that I’ve been…
Hey loves! I’m cleaning, undecorating and getting ready for fall decor! I am in full on prep mode over here! I’m doing some laundry, packing and prep for dinner so I have a lot to do on my to-do list. I hope this all gives you a lot of motivation! Truly clean with me today and have that instant mood boost! Throw in that load…
Hey loves! Today I am sharing with you my pregnancy safe extreme clean with me! I clean my entire house with homemade, nontoxic and natural cleaning products that are safe for you during pregnancy or if you’re trying to use a more natural cleaning product around your home. I hope this gives you a ton of cleaning motivation! You can get your free recipe cards…
Hey loves! Today I am in extreme prep mode for homeschooling. I am prepping our home school room so you are in for extreme cleaning, organizing and decorating! I hope this gives you ton of motivation as you prep for homeschool or virtual learning as we go back to school this fall! I was a teacher 10 years ago, it was so fun for me…
Hey loves! Today I am sharing my pregnant morning routine. My morning routine has changed a lot during this pregnancy, so here is what it currently looks like with two kids, ages 3 and 5! Lately I’ve been waking up at 7:00. The only way I’ve been getting sleep is because of my pregnancy pillow, this thing is a life saver! Right when I wake…
Hey loves this is my 23 week pregnancy update I missed last week. Life has just been wild. I’ll catch you up on everything in this update. But right now I am 23 weeks and 2 days along. I feel like the bump looks huge. I’m feeling baby kick in there and move in there like crazy and I actually there was a time last…
Hey loves! For today’s meal plan and meal prep with me video I have six meal ideas for you there are healthy and very affordable they’re under $60.00 so $10 a meal! I cannot wait to share them with you but we’re going to get started with meal planning first! This meal plan I came up with, you can get my meal planner printable for…
I don’t know about you but every time I go into Dollar Tree I always wonder if the cleaning supplies are worth the dollar! If they are a really good deal or not, so I spent a day cleaning with them and I’ll be sure to let you know the ones that I think are absolutely worth a dollar! I hope you get tons of…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a lot of anxiety around prepping my little ones for back to school this year. I feels like the back to school transition this year will be a bit rougher than normal, and I want to be as calm of a parents as I can be. The way that always helps me is by making to-do lists.…
Welcome to my 20 week pregnancy update, I’ve got my baby daddy! My husband Adam is here with me today, I decided it would be fun, since we are not finding out the gender to do the old wives tales gender predictions together. Ok we’re going to see if the old wives tales say boy or girl. I still have a feeling it’s a boy.…
Hey loves! Welcome to part two of things you are forgetting to clean around your home! If you missed the first 12 items, you can find them here! There are so many spaces and items are the house that we rarely clean, and today, I’m cleaning them! Some of my favorite cleaning products: Let’s get cleaning! Stove The side of my stove was covered in…
Hey loves! I’m sharing after dark clean with me, where I’m sharing with you my summer cleaning routine after I put my kids to bed. Is anyone else feeling the same way, that you just want to enjoy the nice weather so you’re not staying in to clean during the day? That’s me for sure! I hope that this helps you figure out a weekly…
Hey loves! This is my 19 week pregnancy, I’ve done an update almost every week, except I skipped two in June it was like a really hard month for me, and I’m so excited to be in July and feeling like it’s just stay positive. But I will say I’m 19 weeks and 3 days as I’m filming this and I looked back at my…
I did an ultimate cook with me and summer meal prep with me! I’m cooking all my family’s favorite meals in today’s video for you homemade lasagna, amazing shish kabobs, easy sausage Alfredo pasta, cheesy gordita crunches, cilantro lime corn we love this with burgers in the famous bacon cheddar taco dip! I’ve got three super easy and delicious meals that are picky eater approved…
Hey loves! My name is Brianna. Welcome to my 17 week pregnancy update. I still just can’t even believe like the time is flying 17 weeks! Baby is the size of a pomegranate and 5 inches in length, which is just so crazy that in 17 weeks thats how big the baby belly is definitely growing. I just weighed myself this morning. I am 138…
Hey loves! Welcome to my 16 week pregnancy update. This week according to the bump app, baby is the size of an avocado and over 4 inches long. This is the week that’s common to start feeling flutters of kicks and it’s so exciting! I have felt a few little tiny “pings” and it’s so incredible to feel it! I weighed myself this morning and…
Hey loves! Welcome to my 14 week pregnancy update, I cannot believe it. My app said that little babe is the size of a peach this week, 3 inches long and it’s just going to keep growing! This is usually the time in pregnancy that you’re the most hungry! My cravings have intensified and the touch of nauseous is going down. I have gained 10…
Hey loves! This is the last pregnancy update of the 1st trimester this is my 13 week pregnancy update! Lord I feel like my hormones are on fleek right now like I have just been so extra sassy, I said it Adam I don’t know if it’s any indication of little babes personality but I think this baby might be our wild one and might…
Hey loves! I’m sharing my pregnant night time routine evening routine of what I do with my family. I have two little ones right now, pregnant with our third baby at the moment due in November. I also have a really awesome and easy recipe to share with you today and then I’ll take you through the rest of our routine! Lazy Chicken Parm &…
Welcome to the 12 week pregnancy update. I still can’t believe that it’s been 3 month’s of updates! Time is just flying! So I am 12 weeks and 3 days today, no 4 days when I’m filming this. I just checked the app for the first time this week and it says that baby is the size of a plum, two inches long which is,…
I am SO excited to announce that we have been hard at work and we officially have new printables, new courses, and a new site!! Head to bitsofbrico.com for more info! There are so many exciting things coming up this summer so pop on over to the new site to learn all about my new courses, and the release of my podcast coming out soon!!…
Hey loves! I am here with my 11 week pregnancy update, and I’d love to know, doo you think I’m having a boy or a girl just based on my belly and all of the pregnancy symptoms this week. It’s’s fun to guess this pregnancy! I’d also love to know if you know if you’re having a boy or girl, let us know baby names…
I’m sharing with you my health and Wellness routine and I’m so excited! I know we’ve all been staying at home and it just ever so important today to have a healthy mind, body, spirit, soul, all the things! I hope that you can do this daily health and Wellness routine with me so that we can stay home and stay healthy together. I have…
I can’t believe my baby boy is FIVE! This weekend we celebrated Landon with a star wars themed birthday. Our friends and family surprised him with a drive by parade and he was SO excited, it was so sweet. I wanted to clean and decorate the house so i’m sharing how I decorated it with a Star Wars theme for him! This year’s planning was…
Hey loves! We are doing an extreme clean and organize with me, I also need to take down all of my Easter decor. Grab your to-do list and let’s tackle this together! My to-do list: Clean master bedroom Clean up P’s room and organize her drawers Put away laundry Wash my clothes Wash towels Take down Easter decorations Organize bathroom cabinets Organize fridge Organize pantry…
Hey loves! I am 10 weeks and three days when I’m filming this, and it is insane that it’s a quarter of the way through this pregnancy like holy cow time is just flying! I’m sharing symptoms and updates for this week! Total weight gain, I actually lost a pound from last week which I’m not just because it’s finally gotten level little nicer and…
Hey loves! I’m here today with my 9 week pregnancy update! Which is so crazy to be in my third month of pregnancy! Time is flying but the days feel really long right now! Little babe is the size of a black cherry according to my pregnancy app, so growing in there for sure. I’m definitely growing myself, I’ve gained 5 pounds this pregnancy and…
Hey loves! I’m here to share my 8 week update! I filmed this when I was 8 weeks and 4 days and we celebrated Easter! Which i’m blaming for the 3 pounds I gained because of all of the Easter treats! All I’ve been craving lately is carbs!! The only things I could eat were lasagna, tortilla chips, and french fries. If it’s a carb,…
Hey Loves! I wanted to share what my new morning routine looks like these days during the stay home order, and since it’s my first trimester of pregnancy, I have changed my routine quite a bit. My body could not function waking up at 5:00 AM, so for this first trimester, I wanted to respect how my body was feeling, and I have pushed my…
Who else’s house is a complete wreck after the weekend? Or honestly just in general these days?? It’s so hard to keep up on it all! I’m doing an entire house clean with me for you today!! Let’s tidy up together! I started by putting the dishes away because I swear they are never ending these days! I’ve been running the dishwasher at least once…
Hey loves! I am officially 7 weeks and here’s the first part of my 7 week pregnancy update! So much news to fill you in on that it is in two parts! This week I was able to go see an OB in a stand alone office! I was so nervous about having to go to a hospital right now so I’m so happy we…
Hey loves! I’m sharing how to clean AND disinfect your home! Yes, those are two different things! Cleaning means to wipe away germs off of a surface, while disinfecting is killing the germs sitting on the surface. If you really want to prevent the spread of illness, you need to do both! I hope this video helps you to stay calm and in control of…
Here’s a new stay home day in the life of a pregnant mom of two and our daily schedule! While we are in quarantine I feel like I haven’t quite figured out the best routine. My focus is how to have the most productive day from start to finish. From the kids, cleaning, my business, everything! I wanted to make this day in the life…
Hey loves! Here’s how to stay home and meal plan for 10 easy and affordable meals! Hope this grocery haul and meal plan with me and cook with me helps you prepare for whats for dinner as you stay home and keep your family healthy and safe in quarantine I’m sharing 10 easy meals as well as simple substitutions for the meals as I know…
Today I’m sharing my daily routine and schedule to stay productive as a mom! I hope this helps you figure out your routine to be productive with the kiddos at home! I start my morning at 5:00 by brushing my teeth and splashing some water on my face before heading downstairs to make some coffee. Working out and getting some work done before my kiddos…
Hey loves! This is my six week pregnancy update for my third pregnancy. I am so excited to sit down and do this. I did videos for my second pregnancy with my little girl Presley and for my son Landon I answered all of these questions in a blog that I was like privately doing at the time. So it’s fun I think now in…
Hey loves! Spring is right around the corner and I’m so excited to share my first Spring Clean with Me for 2020. I’m doing a Spring Cleaning playlist so if you’re in need of some extreme Spring Cleaning motivation, you’re in the right place! I started with a deep clean of my living room and my kitchen! I used my Spring Cleaning Checklist, which I…
Adam and I are so excited to announce we’re expecting baby #3 in November! I filmed a live pregnancy test reaction and when I told Adam and the kids! I still can’t believe our family is growing!! I’d love to know if you think boy or girl! Lately I’ve been craving bacon cheeseburgers!! What were/are your pregnancy cravings?! I always love hearing what people craved…
Hey loves! I am sharing my full Spring 2020 clean and decorate with me! We’re decorating the family room, foyer and the kids dining room for easter as well! Clean, cook, DIY, and decorate with me! I started by doing a quick tidy and declutter. I wanted these spaces to be nice and neat and clean before putting up the new decor. One of the…
Hey loves! With the kiddos home for the next few weeks, I did a full meal plan and shopping list for three weeks for my family as well as for my grandparents so we can minimize our trips to the grocery store! I wanted to give you several different ideas of meals that you can use over the next few weeks while at home! Week…
Hey loves! Today I’m tacking our bedrooms to do a deep cleaning as a part of my Spring Cleaning checklist! Sign up for my newsletter and I will send you the spring cleaning checklist for free! I started this cleaning in my daughter Presley’s room. I took everything out of her dresser and closet because there were so many things that didn’t fit her anymore,…
Hey Loves! Today I wanted to share my current morning routine with you as a busy mom of two. Mornings are hard for me, especially as a mom. I am a night owl by nature, so this has taken me a lot of time to figure out what type of routine and schedule in the mornings will work best for me. My ultimate goal was…
Hey Loves! Today I wanted to share with you my refrigerator organization in case you’re looking for ideas and inspiration to organize your fridge. I hope that this helps you organize your fridge and get some ideas as you organize. All of these labels I used to organize my fridge are FREE- just sign up for my newsletter and I’ll send them to you. I…
Hey Loves! My name is Brianna and I’m a mom from Cleveland, Ohio. Today I’m sharing with you my pantry organization. I used all white bins from the Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, and Hobby Lobby to organize my pantry, and help keep the costs low. I love how all white bins keep it looking very chic and clean. I also have pantry labels that you…
Heading to the most magical place on earth? Here is my ultimate packing list for Disney! Having been to Walt Disney World alone 13 times and counting, I’ve compiled a list of all the things you need to pack to truly have the most magical time. I’ll also share a few things you don’t have to pack that you can have delivered to your hotel…
Hey Loves! For this week’s healthy meal plan post, I found a bunch of healthy and low-carb recipes that fit into both the Mediterranean diet and Keto-style cooking. I also found some gluten-free recipes for you as well! I hope that these meal ideas help you and you meal plan for the week ahead! SUNDAY I love making white chili to change up regular chili,…
When GG tells you it’s the best lasagna she’s ever had in 81 years of life, you know it’s a good one. Especially because she does not sugar coat ANYTHING. Hope you enjoy this special lasagna recipe I make for our family and that your family thinks it’s the best lasagna ever too! INGREDIENTS For the meat sauce: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound ground…
Hey loves! I know meal planning can be one of the hardest things to do every week as a mom (and when I need a week off, I totally use meal delivery kits #momhack). But if you are looking for some ready-made meal plans and easy to make recipes so you can serve your family a healthy homemade meal, I would love to help you!…
Hey loves! We are only one week away from Christmas!! The holiday season has felt crazy over here. Today we are tackling a ton of stuff on my to do list. I had to change bedsheets, laundry, tidy up and straighten up around the house. I also wanted to sweep floors, cook, and clean the kitchen and floors! This week was stressful as Adam was…
Hey loves! In this video I want you to “come home for Christmas with me” Not having my dad here with us anymore, I know I’m not the only person that is lonely in someway this holiday season. I wanted to invite you to come home for Christmas, come to our house! Join us while we bake Christmas cookies, decorate gingerbread houses, and of course…
Hey Loves! I asked over on instagram earlier today (@bitsofbri) what you need help shopping for over the next week for Christmas, so I’m sharing tons of last-minute gift ideas for Christmas for everyone on your list this year. Just click the link below each picture depending on who you’re shopping for, and I have everything linked for you to try to make it easier…
I’m sharing a homemaking with me blog post full of holiday hacks and Pinterest food ideas for Christmas 2019. You’ll plan, clean, shop, craft, prep and cook with me! All of the things! I made a video to show you how I did all the prep for a Christmas Brunch Party with my friends and their families. Here’s what I did each day to break…
So excited to share a holiday house tour of all of our Christmas decor for 2019. If there is anything you like, check out my Like to Know It page for links to my home decor and furniture in my home tour for Christmas 2019. In our master bedroom, I put a duvet cover over our comforter and add in some white fluffy throws and…
Hey loves! I’m so excited for this announcement! I have a new Instagram account ALL about Disney- @talkDisneytoBri! So get ready to talk Disney to me! If you know me, I’m a huge Disney lover. I went for the first time in September of 1990, and I have been hooked ever since! I wanted to create an account where I can share all the tips…
Hey Loves! Wanted to share two more thanksgiving recipes with you today that you are going to love making for your family. I’m sharing my sweet potato casserole recipe that is so easy and the perfect sweet and savory combo side dish. I’ll also be sharing a great twist on the classic thanksgiving dessert- a pumpkin pie cheesecake. It’s one of the best desserts I’ve…
This video is a get it all done where i’m sharing some recipes, decorating for Thanksgiving, cleaning up the house and i’m sharing some home making hacks as well. I’m also doing a little black friday shopping and sharing some great deals! We are doing all of the things in this video! I was out of town for work this wekk, so when I got…
Hey loves! We are tackling my to-do list. I’ve got lots of cleaning motivation with you as I was cleaning after our amazing Friendsgiving dinner party. I’m also sharing a super delicious recipe with you! I usually start with something quick and easy, like fixing up the pillows and blankets in the family room area. It’s easy, but it makes everything look a lot neater.…
If you’re hosting a friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, I hope this video gives you all of the cleaning motivation or some recipe ideas. I shared an easy cranberry sauce, a cheesy green bean casserole, how to brine and roast a turkey, our secret family stuffing, AND a super yummy Thanksgiving sangria. I started the day by taking down some of the other decor I had around…
Hey Loves! Today I’m sharing the best recipes for Thanksgiving. They are so delicious and I’ve got some very simple side dish recipes and the directions for how to make the perfect turkey. Trust me- it will turn out amazing if you follow my brine and stuffing recipe when you bake your turkey. As always, don’t forget to tag me on instagram @bitsofbri if you…
Hey loves! This video is a behind the scenes and our weekend routine when I’m in work mode. Our day was full with a photoshoot for all of my upcoming blog pots. Our day will start like it usually does, I will wake up, drink some coffee and get some work done on the exercise bike before the kiddos wake up. Once they get up,…
Hey Loves! Today I’m sharing my holiday gift guide with 54 gift ideas for Christmas 2019. I know everyone loved last years gift guide, and when I asked on Instagram (@bitsofbri), everyone voted for this blog post to be next. I’m sharing a gift guide for her, a gift guide for him, and a gift guide for kids. I’ll be sharing items across various price…
Hey Loves! The Christmas Clean and Decorate with me Part Two is here and live! I’m decorating my son and daughter’s bedrooms, our master bedroom and the kids’ bathroom. Presley, my daughter, is taking dance lessons so her bedroom theme was a nutcracker ballet theme. Hack: I store her little champagne Christmas tree with all of the lights on it so when I take it…
Hey loves! My 2019 Christmas clean and decorate with me is live! I took down all of my Halloween and fall decor, cleaned and broke out my Christmas decor. Light your bath & body works candles, put on a Christmas playlist, grab a coffee, and clean and deck the halls with me! Before I start putting out any of my Christmas decor, I do a…
The Holiday season is here! In this video I’m doing a shop with me and Landon and Presley at Bath and Body Works and White Barn. Right now if you use the coupon code HOLIDAYPREP you get 20% off. But in my youtube video, I shared what I picked out and what I think the best scents for the candles and body care are this…
I’m sharing the behind the scenes of what a youtuber does behind the scenes and does for their business. These are my two working mom days so I can share with you what I do when I’m working on my business! Once I get myself and the kiddos ready for school, I’ll start to get some work done. Things from video description, tags, thumbnail, etc.…
Hey Loves! Sharing the best Instant Pot pot roast recipe ever! This one turned out so delicious- everyone in the family LOVED it! And it’s the perfect cozy fall or winter meal, and incredibly simple to make. Adam, my husband, even went back for thirds! INGREDIENTS 3-pound chuck roast Salt and pepper, to season 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 table spoons…
All moms are working moms, and we work around the clock! I wanted to show you what my daily schedule looks like when I’m at home on weekdays and when I’m not working on my blog, Etsy business or YouTube channel. I filmed our entire day too, so you can shop with me, clean with me, cook with me, mom with me and spend the…
Hey Loves! Sharing a delicious chocolate chip pumpkin cookie recipe for fall baking 2019! I made these the other day and they are the softest, gooiest and most delicious cookies ever! I love that they have the pumpkin flavor for fall and have the chocolate chips. Hope you enjoy making these cookies for your family this fall! INGREDIENTS 1 cup pumpkin 1 cup white sugar…
Hey Loves! Sharing my white chili recipe on the blog today- it’s the perfect recipe for a cozy fall day, and it’s so easy to make in the Instant Pot with the bean chili setting. You can definitely make this white chili recipe in a slow cooker crockpot, or on the stove top too! I love making chili on the weekends during football season, because…
Hey Loves! I wanted to share a very simple semi-homemade recipe for pumpkin swirl brownies- one of the delicious treats we’ve made for fall baking 2019. My daughter Presley was my little helper, and she loved baking these brownies together- anything chocolate is her favorite! I hope that you try this cozy fall brownie recipe and love them just like our family did. It’s a…
Hey Loves! Sharing my pumpkin muffin recipe on the blog today. I go through step by step exactly how to make these pumpkin muffins in the video below too! If you enjoy watching and seeing more tutorial style baking directions, the video will definitely help you make these pumpkin muffins. Here are the written out directions for this recipe. PUMPKIN MUFFIN RECIPE INGREDIENTS FOR MUFFINS:…
Hey Loves! For Motivation Monday I’m sharing a ton of motivation in today’s video that can help you get going and start this week of right. In today’s video, I am starting with a Fall clean of our kids toy room. I’m sanitizing the toys, decluttering and purging to prep for the holidays, and doing a good re-organization and clean up that I hope inspires…
Hey Loves! I posted a q+a on my instagram stories (I’m @bitsofbri over there) and tried to answer as many questions as I could, but there were so many I couldn’t answer on stories, so I figured I’d answer some of the most popular ones and as many as I can get to today over here. What is your favorite season or holiday to decorate…
Hey Loves! I asked over on my instagram (I’m @bitsofbri over there) if you had any questions for me about Disney, and there were so many!! So in today’s post I’m answering 52 of your questions about Disney World and Disneyland. I hope this helps you get lots of tips and info to help plan your next magical vacation. PLANNING FOR DISNEY – WHEN TO…
Hey Loves! Happy first day of fall! It’s official! I wanted to share all of the new Halloween decorations I put up for Fall 2019. Landon and Presley have been begging me for weeks to make the house spooky (I shopped for fall decor and some Halloween decor at the same time with them, so they knew what was up.) So I decorated at the…
Hey Loves! Happy Monday and happy first day of Fall! Hope you’re having an amazing start to your week. Yesterday, I posted my clean and decorate with me video on my YouTube channel if you’d like to check out all of the new Halloween decorations around the house for Fall 2019. I just forgot to include the new Halloween decor I added to our front…
Hey Loves! I get asked all of the time- do you clean up messes as they happen or do you have a cleaning routine? The answer is a little bit of both! There are definitely messes that I need to tackle immediately. Then I like to use Sundays as a catch-all day so that the house is ready for the upcoming week when I go…
Hey Loves! On top of blogging and my YouTube channel and mom life, I have done some party planner work upon request. It truly is one of those things that brings me so much joy, makes my heart so full, and doesn’t feel like work. So I’m excited to share the pictures from the travel themed bar mitzvah I was the party planner for from…
Hey Loves! Since the 2019 NFL Season kicked off this weekend, I wanted to share some football game food ideas that are perfect for any football game, tailgating, or Super Bowl Party! They are super simple to make but very delicious and will have everyone giving you compliments for how cute the food is for any football themed gathering! I made a cook with me…
Hey Loves! Today I’m sharing my new fall decor around my home for 2019. Hope you enjoy seeing some of the new fall pieces I added to our house after I was really drawn to lots of burnt orange decor this year. I also wanted to add a little more farmhouse and boho style to our home, and I really like how the overall look…
Hey Loves! Next stop on our Euro Trip 2019 after Germany was Paris, France. We only had two days here, and we had two big goals: we wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and spend a day at Disneyland Paris. The first day we flew into Paris, and got to our hotel, the Hyatt Regency, which was one of the airport hotels. We had a…
Hey Loves! We’re home! We just got back from two weeks in Europe as a family. Yes- we took our two toddlers to four different countries in 14 days, and we had the time of our lives! Landon and Presley instantly seem so much more grown up to me in how they are speaking and carrying themselves, and I could not recommend traveling with your…
I love planning vacations, but I have to say my favorite part of planning a Disney Vacation is picking out outfits for each day at the parks for our family. It’s so fun to come up with a theme, and then scout out Pinterest and Etsy and the stores with the best Disney gear (Gap, Target, Old Navy, and Kohls always have some cool Disney…
As incredible as the sit-down dining is at Walt Disney World, there are also some pretty delicious snacks that you can’t pass up. Here is the list of our six favorite street eats when you are visiting Walt Disney World. What do you think the best snacks are at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite treat when…
Hey Loves! This is another post in my Disney series on my blog where I’m sharing all our favorite things about Disney World, and lots of tips, tricks, hacks, and advice if you’re planning a magical vacation to the happiest place on earth. In today’s Disney blog, I’m going to be sharing the best places to eat at Walt Disney World. We have so many…
I wanted to start a Disney series on my blog so that I can share a lot of the Disney tips and hacks we’ve learned with you. A question I get asked frequently is what resorts are my favorite to stay at when we got to Disney World, so I wanted to start out by sharing the best hotels to stay at on Disney Property.…
Shortly after returning to work after having my daughter Presley, I began having some pretty severe chest pains. I went to the doctor, and was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety. We discussed all my options, and because I wanted to continue breastfeeding, we tried to avoid medication. Besides continuing to ensure I was working out regularly, my doctor suggested following the Mediterranean diet, which is recommended…
Welcome to our house! Wanted to give you a little tour of how things look around here for summer 2019. I love changing up my decor for every season, and summer is my husband’s favorite because he loves all the pops of blue I add around our home, and I love adding cheerful yellow accents to our all white kitchen. It makes it so bright…
Hey loves! In today’s post I’m sharing with you how to deep clean your stove and your oven. I’m going to be using natural cleaning products, so this can be a chemical free clean for your oven and stove. I’ve certainly used other cleaning products to clean my home, but in places where I’m cooking food for my family, I try to go as natural…
Hey Loves! I asked over on my instagram (@bitsofbri) what blog post you’d like to read today, and I had numerous requests to share mommy motivation tips or self-motivation tips or advice on how to stay motivated. I definitely have days when I have zero motivation and no energy to do anything. And that’s okay- don’t beat yourself up about it! The work we do…
Hey loves! I wanted to share a blog post about how to deep clean your kitchen sink as part of the deep cleaning series I’m doing on my YouTube channel (just search for “Brianna K deep cleaning series” on YouTube if you want to see more videos over there). When I’m having a hard time, this takes less than 10 minutes, and seriously can turn…
Hey loves! We celebrated Presley Jane’s second birthday party at the end of May with a little par-tea. Presley loves Minnie Mouse, so after searching Pinterest for birthday party ideas, we decided on a “Tea for Two” theme that incorporated Minnie would be perfect for her second birthday. I’ll link my Pinterest board that I made for inspiration here in case you’d like to check…
Hey Loves! Wanted to share all of my must-have products for summer 2019 with you. There are so many good sales this Memorial Day weekend, so I wanted to share my top 10 favorites for summer so you can stock up. These are the 10 pieces of clothing and accessories that I know will be my go-to’s all summer long. Let me know in the…
Hey Loves! If you’re new here, welcome! Besides this blog, I also have a YouTube channel, and some of my most popular cleaning videos over there have been when I do an extreme KonMari of my closets around my house. So in today’s blog post, I wanted to share with you tips to declutter your closet, how to do a wardrobe purge, and give you…
I’ve shared a lot of our routines and day in the life videos on my YouTube channel, and you’ll see both of my kids happily brushing their teeth. So many mamas ask me “how do you get your toddlers to brush their teeth?” I’m excited to tell you some tips and ideas that I have, but also some of the incredible ideas you shared with…
I remember the questions I’d get while pregnant for the first time. Are you breastfeeding or bottle-feeding? Will you have a natural labor or epidural? Are you going back to work or are you staying at home with the baby? The amount of choices and responsibilities that come with parenthood is endless, and everyone with a keyboard or a loud mouth will tell you their…
Hey Loves! If you’ve been following for awhile, you might know that I’ve done some professional party planning and that I always enjoy throwing my kids’ birthday parties. As a mom, I love incorporating their favorite movies or things, Pinteresting my heart out, figuring out decorations to DIY, and celebrating them every year, or even half years (yes, I threw a half birthday party for…
Hey Loves! Do you ever feel completely unmotivated to clean your home? I can totally relate, and something that always seems to help get extreme cleaning motivation is seeing other people cleaning their houses on YouTube. I wanted to share a round up of the best cleaning videos I’ve made so you can get some serious cleaning motivation whenever you need it- just be sure…
Hey Loves! Hope you’re all enjoying the start of spring 2019- I know many of you enjoy watching my cleaning videos on my YouTube channel, and I’ve been sharing my spring cleaning to-do list in my clean with me videos, but I wanted to share the lists and the videos here in one space to give you some serious deep cleaning motivation. When it comes…
Hey Loves! Happy Easter 2019! I wanted to share my family recipe for our butter cookies aka cutout cookies, and how to make these adorable Peeps inspired bunny cutout cookies for Easter. Landon and Presley loved helping me with this recipe, so it’s definitely kid-friendly to make and decorate, and a way to make special memories with your kids in the kitchen. Here’s my tutorial…
Laundry. It never ends, and can feel so daunting. But I’ve got some hacks and tips to make doing the laundry a little bit easier and a little less monotonous. TIP 1: Wall-hanging drying racks. These make my narrow laundry room space so much more functional, and I don’t have to use that flimsy drying rack in the bottom left corner that was always falling…
Before kids, I definitely took my fitness routine for granted. As a single teacher, I would wake up at 5 AM, ride my exercise bike for an hour before showering and getting ready for school. I even had a gym membership, so I’d go to the gym occasionally after school and on the weekends. As a bride-to-be, I was at Pure Barre at least 5x…
Hey Loves! Today I’m sharing with you a recipe for the easiest and most delicious pork recipe I’ve ever made in my life. Seriously, my husband who never eats leftovers ate ALL THE LEFTOVERS for this dish. And it’s totally family sized, if you’re looking for a dish to feed a large group. I’m pretty sure this will be what I make for the family…
Welcome to our home! Decorating for Easter and spring gets me so excited for warmer weather. Here in Cleveland, Ohio, we sometimes get snow into April, so I love having flowers and bright colors all around the house as we anxiously await the spring weather to arrive! In today’s post, I’m sharing with you my easter decor and my spring decorations for 2019. Hope you…
Hey loves! Sharing what I got for my kids- Landon (three going on four boy) and Presley (one going on two) for Easter 2019. So I hope you get some good Easter basket ideas for a boy and a girl today! Everything I got is from Target, so everything is affordable and easy for you to order online because let’s face it, life is crazy…
Hey Loves! Today I’m sharing mom hacks you can jump up and down about. I hope they make your life a little bit easier and add a little more fun too! These are five simple ways to make every day around your home less complicated- because what mom doesn’t want to keep it simple? And I hope if you try them, they brighten your day…
Everyone really enjoyed my Disney World planning blog post, so I wanted to give you all the tips and tricks for Disneyland too! As I mentioned in the last post, we’ve honeymooned in Disney, gone to Walt Disney World three times and gone to Disneyland three times in the last three years, so I have become a Disney vacation planning pro! And I’m ready to…
We’ve honeymooned in Disney, gone to Walt Disney World three times and gone to Disneyland three times in the last three years, so I am claiming it here: I have become a Disney vacation planning pro! And I’m ready to share a lot of tips, tricks, what I’ve learned, my favorite things, stuff I would not do, and drop some serious Disney Vacation planning knowledge…
I’m so excited to share -WE’RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD! We honeymooned there, and have gone back once a year since Landon was born. My favorite part of this family tradition is planning out our outfits or doing themed clothing for each theme park. So I wanted to share what we’re wearing to Disney! Below you can find all of our outfits that I’m packing…
I am getting so excited for Super Bowl Sunday, mainly because of the food and the commercials, and I guess there should be a good game, and there’s always the halftime show too. So I wanted to share two extremely easy and delicious dip recipes that are perfect for any Super Bowl Party, and what my to-do list currently looks like for prepping for Super…
Baking Christmas cookies was one of my favorite childhood memories, and it’s been so fun sharing that holiday tradition with Landon and Presley this year. One year, my mom made a binder with all our family recipes, and now I’m excited to share with you my 5 favorite Christmas cookie recipes, including my favorite family recipe for our cutout cookies, which we always called butter…
One of the meals I look forward to all year is Christmas brunch. As a kid, after we opened presents, my grandparents and great aunt and uncle would always come over. My mom would cook up a storm while we played with our new gifts, and we’d eat this brunch together. Every year when I make Christmas brunch, the smells take me right back to…
I’ve gotten lots of requests to do a grocery shopping haul on my YouTube channel, so I just posted that video, but wanted to include the layout and recipes for how I meal plan with the coordinating recipes for one week for a family of four. I figure there will be two meals we either eat leftovers or get takeout, but so there are 5…
Hey Loves! Wanted to share with you on the blog my Christmas decor for the 2018 Holiday Season to give you some decoration inspiration and hopefully brighten your day if you need a little distraction. I also want to open up a little bit on the blog and share some thoughts I’ve had that just need to get off my chest. So here goes….I’m terrified…
Hey Loves! Sharing some of the unique and affordable stocking stuffer ideas for her on the blog today. Hopefully Santa takes a look at this list before he comes this year. FOR HER These Kate Spade earrings are my every day pair, and I get more compliments on them than any other jewelry I own. These are a wardrobe staple. They’re such good quality and…
Men are so hard to shop for, but I’ve curated a pretty good list of gift ideas that can fit any budget for all the guys in your life for the 2018 holiday season. UNDER $30 Productivity Planner: This would be a perfect gift for any man in your life (husband, father, uncle, brother, cousin, coworker, or even your male boss) who would like to…
Hey Loves! I’ve been making my list and checking it twice for family member’s Christmas gifts this year, and I’ve been getting a ton of questions about gift guides. So in this blog post, I’ve curated a bunch of amazing gifts to help answer all the questions I’ve been getting: what to buy for your mom, grandma, aunt, friend, boss or co-worker, what to give…
Wondering what to wear to Thanksgiving dinner? Looking for Christmas or New Year’s Eve party outfit ideas? Searching for the perfect winter coat? Sharing 9 holiday outfit ideas I’ll be wearing this season to give you some style inspiration! LOOK 1: Every year, we host Thanksgiving, and I love this mustard colored corduroy Free People dress with a black turtleneck sweater. I’m wearing it with tall…
After hitting 100k subscribers on YouTube, I’ve gotten tons of questions lately about how to start a channel. Here are my tips, advice, and things to consider if you dream of being a professional YouTuber. Your Channel Name + Brand: If you aren’t dead set on a very specific niche (i.e. all Harry Potter related videos), I think it’s better for the longevity of your…
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